The new Child Care Subsidy – in a nutshell.

Breaking down the activity test.

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If you’re doing more than one activity – it all counts.

What if my activities don’t meet the activity test?

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How can I find out how much subsidy my family will receive?

Simon Birmingham has served as a Liberal Party Senator for South Australia since May 2007 and in September 2015 was appointed as Minister for Education and Training. He has two young daughters and his family have been part of the child care system.